“A conservative who gets things done”
Published: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 @ 2:35 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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In the final days of state budget negotiations, there was a pressurized hush around the legislative complex as lawmakers feuded over the sudden addition of legalizing four casinos to the nearly $30 billion state budget.
Published: Sunday, February 25th, 2024 @ 9:52 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Thursday, Sen. Paul Newton, R-Cabarrus, and House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, announced that NASCAR’s All-Star race will be returning to North Wilkesboro. This will be the 40th running of the NASCAR All-Star Race.
Published: Sunday, January 14th, 2024 @ 9:15 am
By: Carolina Journal
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RALEIGH: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to boards and commissions.
Published: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 @ 3:19 pm
By: Governor's Office
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On Wednesday, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a bill legalizing in-person and online sports betting into state law. However, the state will only permit legalized betting as early as January 2024.
Published: Sunday, August 6th, 2023 @ 1:49 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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This week, North Carolina House legislators concurred with Senate changes to a bill legalizing sports gambling in the state, advancing the legislation to Governor Roy Cooper’s desk. Cooper has indicated he will sign it into law.
Published: Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 @ 12:17 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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The North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (DNCR) in conjunction with other organizations dedicated to the state’s rich history, recently unveiled the Moonshine and Motorsports Trail in order to highlight the history of bootlegging and stock car racing in the Tar Heel State.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 9:02 am
By: Carolina Journal
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“A conservative who gets things done”
Published: Friday, June 16th, 2023 @ 6:36 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Rep. Jeffrey Elmore, R-Wilkes, has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor of North Carolina. Elmore is 45 years old and hails from North Wilkesboro, where he lives with his wife and three children.
Published: Sunday, June 11th, 2023 @ 10:13 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Peggy Elaine Daw, 65, of Greenville NC has set sail for the last time and has left to be with the Lord.
Published: Monday, December 19th, 2022 @ 2:34 pm
By: Announcements
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Local Government Commission OKs Bonds to Rebuild Dams in Boiling Spring Lakes
Published: Saturday, December 10th, 2022 @ 3:39 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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RALEIGH: During the 75th season of NASCAR, the 2023 NASCAR All-Star Race will be held at the North Wilkesboro Speedway, Governor Roy Cooper, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and other officials from NASCAR and Speedway Motorsports announced today.
Published: Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 @ 2:45 am
By: Governor's Office
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Mrs. Janice Faye Hardy Hodges, age 82, a resident of Washington, died Saturday, July 23, 2022, at her home.
Published: Monday, July 25th, 2022 @ 8:22 am
By: Announcements
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Folwell said some audit firms have been slow in completing local government audits or not communicating or responding to queries about the status of outstanding audits, in turn leaving communities in non-compliance with the state.
Published: Sunday, July 24th, 2022 @ 6:58 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Local Government Commission Continues Grappling With Missing Government Audits
Published: Saturday, July 16th, 2022 @ 9:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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People struggling with Opioid Use Disorder will have better access to more treatment options because of funding awarded by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Published: Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 @ 8:48 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Tomorrow will mark 75 years since the first race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on May 18, 1947, and on the eve of that historic day, Governor Roy Cooper visited the speedway to highlight the significant investments it will receive for repairs.
Published: Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 @ 11:08 am
By: Governor's Office
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Mrs. Patsy Griffin Leggett, age 83, a resident of Washington, died Friday, April 15, 2022, at Pruitt Health in Farmville.
Published: Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 @ 9:02 am
By: Announcements
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Russian vodka is no longer available in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 @ 4:40 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today $164 million in loans and grants to help pay for 76 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.
Published: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022 @ 1:35 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper announced nominations and appointments to North Carolina boards and commissions today.
Published: Tuesday, March 1st, 2022 @ 3:15 am
By: Governor's Office
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Face it. Everyone has someone on their list for whom it is difficult to shop. What do they like? Is it the right color or size? Do they already have it?
Published: Wednesday, December 8th, 2021 @ 3:57 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced four new locations offering monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for treatment of COVID-19 managed by local organizations in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Published: Saturday, November 6th, 2021 @ 5:34 pm
By: Announcements
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Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has signed House Bill 890, omnibus legislation to make changes to laws governing the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission.
Published: Friday, October 29th, 2021 @ 11:38 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Mason Via of Danbury is having a lot of fun.
Published: Sunday, May 30th, 2021 @ 9:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Lawmakers and the governor are moving bills and disclosing recommendations for using money from the American Rescue Plan, some $5.7 billion.
Published: Sunday, May 30th, 2021 @ 8:46 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper announced today $282 million in loans and grants to help pay for 94 drinking water and wastewater projects statewide.
Published: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 @ 1:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Let’s try something new. New for me anyway. A different path, if you will.
Published: Friday, October 23rd, 2020 @ 9:14 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Published: Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 @ 12:32 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Mr. Howard “Tom” or “Pops” Hodges, age 85, a resident of Pine Lane, Rosedale, Washington, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Published: Thursday, August 6th, 2020 @ 10:01 am
By: Announcements
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An effort by Governor Roy Cooper’s administration is matching North Carolina college students in need of work experience with local governments and nonprofits seeking additional help to support COVID-19 response efforts.
Published: Saturday, July 11th, 2020 @ 12:41 am
By: Governor's Office
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The following information is as of 5pm
Published: Saturday, June 6th, 2020 @ 12:37 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The following information is as of 5pm
Published: Friday, June 5th, 2020 @ 3:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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